Non-functional DNA present in the genome of an organism is called __________

junk DNA

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extra DNA

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duplicate DNA

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abnormal DNA

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Solution

The correct option is A
junk DNA

Non functional DNA present in the genome of an organism is known as junk DNA. It does not code for any protein.

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